Installed at last...

[Shadow&Flame]

Well, it sure was a longer journey than I had envisioned, but its in at last. I had a small
fire in it tonight just to see it burn something. I am hoping my wood is dry and the learning
curve is a short one on this beauty. I am going to start working on a better hearth and
mantle at some point, but just don't have the time right now.

Thanks for all the help guys...more questions to come... As a matter of fact. Where is
the best place I can pick up some extra fire brick? Just thought it might be a good idea
to get some, just in case. Any brands better than others?

Now for some pics...

 

[dafattkidd]

Woohoo! Congrats, man. Looks great. You re gonna love it this winter. Good luck.

 

[begreen]

Yay! Good to see at least one T5 going in today. Cowtown tomorrow. We're on a roll here.

The insert looks great. Don't worry about the bricks, they will last for several years as long as you don't slam the splits in the stove. They are pumice bricks if you are looking.

 

[certified106]

Very very nice looking insert you will love it!

 

[raybonz]

Wow that looks awesome! If it burns the same as the T-5 freestanding you will love it! As you already have found out it's a very easy stove to light and you will love the secondaries it puts out..

Ray

 

[Stax]

Great lookin unit and install. Welcome to the crowd. Keep us updated with your stove.

 

[stejus]

Nice looking insert. It's close to the same spec as mine and you are going to love the heat it can throw. If you put in a block off plate, you will be surprised how warm the surrounding brick will heat up and stay warm after the stove dies down. Say goodbye to drafty fires in a fireplace and now get some real heat!

 

[bogydave]

Very nice.
Great photos showing the install of pipe & old fireplace prep
Patience, winter will be there soon
Good job!

 

[cmonSTART]

Good looking insert!

 

[maxed_out]

+1 Nice work.....I thought I needed a rangely at some point in the future. After seeing your setup I'm really likin your T5.

 

[wjb111]

Looks Fabulous Should help keep the place toasty come winter time. Did you install a block off shield or use insulation? Let me know how she works....
I am having the T5 installed a week from Monday. Can't wait.

 

[bluedogz]

The Mrs. asks, "How far does it stick out?"

There's probably a technical term for the measurement she wants, but I don't know it.

 

[WoodpileOCD]

The Mrs. asks, "How far does it stick out?"

There's probably a technical term for the measurement she wants, but I don't know it.

Tell her it depends on how excited you get... about the fire. About the FIRE. :red:
There is a technical term. It's..... well on second thought, never mind.

"The Devil made me do it."
Flip Wilson

 

[BrotherBart]

Looking good. Warm house in the winter coming right up.

 

[bluedogz]

<<sigh...

 

[Shadow&Flame]

Sorry about not posting sooner...been busy around here. Thanks for
the kind words. I am looking forward to winter so I can strech her legs.

wjb111- Just insulation at this point...block off plate will wait till later. The installer
was a bit of a git and I just told him not to worry about it. He gave me a
good deal on the install, so I cant grumble too much.

bluedogz- 10.5"

All you fellow T5 Insert owners out there keep me up to date with your installs and
any issues.

Thanks

 

[woodmiser]

That is a great looking stove!

 

[Iembalm4aLiving]

Handsome looking insert. I think you're going to love it!